Live Translate does what it says on the box, offering users real-time translation for live broadcasts. The feature will work in seven different languages ' though it's not entirely clear which at the time of publication. In its current form, the system works by translating the closed captions on a broadcast, rather than listening to the audio directly. The company is also adding AI-based Voice Removal with Audio Subtitles, a feature it says is focused on the visually impaired community. According to Samsung, the new feature 'will analyze subtitles, isolate voices and adjust reading speed for a seamless experience.' Brian Heater is the Hardware Editor at TechCrunch. He worked for a number of leading tech publications, including Engadget, PCMag, Laptop, and Tech Times, where he served as the Managing Editor. His writing has appeared in Spin, Wired, Playboy, Entertainment Weekly, The Onion, Boing Boing, Publishers Weekly, The Daily Beast and various other publications. He hosts the...
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